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"Not An Easy Place To Play": Glenn Maxwell Hails "Outstanding" Australia

Glenn Maxwell feels Australia were "outstanding" in the first two Tests against India barring the one self-destructing session in Delhi on day three. Australia lost nine wickets for 52 runs in their second innings to squander the slight advantage they had at the start of day three. "I think they've showed a lot of fight. Bar that one session I thought they were outstanding. It's bloody difficult over there - it's not an easy place to play, it's so foreign for us.

"100 Per Cent Ready To Go": Australia Star Declares Himself Fit For Third Test Against India

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has declared himself "100 per cent" fit to play the third Test against India, starting from March 1 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Green's anticipated return from a serious finger injury that has seen him miss the first two Test will be a huge boost for Australia, especially when the likes of Pat Cummins, David Warner and Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the third Test due to various reasons. While Cummins declared himself unavailable earlier on Friday, Warner and Hazlewood have been sent back home due to injury setbacks.

"If Selectors Feel I Am Not Worthy...": David Warner's Crucial Update On His Test Career Future

Australia opener David Warner provided a massive update on his Test career after returning home from India midway into the series due to an elbow injury. Warner, who also suffered a concussion during the second Test in Delhi, said that he intends to play international cricket till 2024 even if the selectors do not consider him for the longest format of the sport. Warner did not enjoy a good run of form in India with various ex-cricketers urging the Australian team management to look at alternatives. Warner is expected to lead Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.

Pat Cummins Won't Return To India For Third Test Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Steve Smith May Lead

Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, which is scheduled to beging in Indore from March 1. Cummins, who flew home to Sydney following Australia's defeat in the second Test due to his mother's illness, was expected to return to India for the third Test beginning Wednesday. However, the 29-year-old has confirmed that he would not be available for the Indore Test due to his mother's illness. In his absence, Steve Smith is expected to lead the series.

India vs Australia: ICC Announces Ratings For Nagpur, Delhi Pitches - Report

India's pitches in Nagpur and Delhi for the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia have received an average rating from the International Cricket Council (ICC), reported Sydney Morning Herald on Thursday. The playing surfaces were a subject of huge discussion ahead of the blockbuster series. The pitch at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur has received an "average" rating from the governing body of the sport and its match referee, Zimbabwe's Andy Pycroft.

David Warner Vows To Keep Playing Till 2024, Hopes He Can Still Make Ashes Cut

Struggling Australia opener David Warner on Thursday vowed to keep playing white-ball cricket till 2024 if the selectors decided to end his illustrious Test career. Warner arrived in Sydney on Thursday after being ruled out of the remaining two Tests of the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India due to a fractured elbow. Warner struggled in the opening two Tests against India, managing just 1, 10 and 15 in three innings, while he didn't bat in the second innings of the Delhi Test after being subbed out due to concussion.

"Dont Go Too Overboard": India Great On Venkatesh Prasad-Aakash Chopra Twitter Spat Over KL Rahul

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh urged fans to back KL Rahul amid discussions over his current Test form and also asked fellow ex-cricketers to consider the situation that Rahul currently faces before passing judgement. In the recent past, Venkatesh Prasad and Aakash Chopra have been involved in a massive conversation about Rahul's disappointing run against Australia and the possibility of the in-form Shubman Gill replacing him in the national side. Harbhajan asked both experts and fans to extend their support for Rahul and backed him to ‘come good' for the Indian cricket team very soon.

Women's T20 World Cup: Can India crack the Australia code?

Harmanpreet's team will have to overcome patchy form and formidable opposition to make the finalIn less than three weeks, Smriti Mandhana will captain Australian duo Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt at the Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham will be Harleen Deol's teammates at Gujarat Giants. Likewise, Meg Lanning will join forces with Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma and Shikha Pandey at Delhi Capitals.But on Thursday, players from the two countries will be on either side of the battle line in the big-ticket semifinal of the T20 Women's World Cup in Cape Town.

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"Not An Easy Place To Play": Glenn Maxwell Hails "Outstanding" Australia

"100 Per Cent Ready To Go": Australia Star Declares Himself Fit For Third Test Against India

"If Selectors Feel I Am Not Worthy...": David Warner's Crucial Update On His Test Career Future

Pat Cummins Won't Return To India For Third Test Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Steve Smith May Lead

India vs Australia: ICC Announces Ratings For Nagpur, Delhi Pitches - Report

David Warner Vows To Keep Playing Till 2024, Hopes He Can Still Make Ashes Cut

"Dont Go Too Overboard": India Great On Venkatesh Prasad-Aakash Chopra Twitter Spat Over KL Rahul

Women's T20 World Cup: Can India crack the Australia code?